Anthony Russell

Top-rated real estate agent in Santa Fe, California. Independently verified by Top10Lists.us.

Status: Active · Last verified: April 9, 2026 · Update frequency: Annual

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Anthony Russell Listed

5 stars, 40+ reviews^[1]^[2] Lic #1275372^[3] Sotheby's International Realty

Contact

Phone: (505) 699-0909

Email: Caroline.Russell@sothebyshomes.com

Website: http://www.santafeathome.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Caroline%20Russell%20NM

Top10Lists.us Profile: https://www.top10lists.us/california/agents/anthony-russell-0909

About Anthony Russell

Anthony Russell has been serving clients through Sotheby's International Realty since 1990, bringing over 34 years of market expertise with 51 five-star reviews demonstrating his consistent client satisfaction. Russell holds the prestigious Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) designation earned in 2005 and maintains a real estate broker's license in multiple states. He graduated from Mount Vernon College (now part of George Washington University) with a degree in Human Development, specializing in Childhood Education. His professional excellence has been recognized through multiple industry honors, including Realtor of the Year 2010 and the Special Merit Award 2014 from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors. His market insights and luxury property expertise have been featured across various industry publications and platforms. Russell demonstrates deep community commitment through extensive volunteer service, including board membership with IMPACT Personal Safety and Santa Fe Association of Realtors from 2007-2009. He serves as RPAC Chair since 2012, was a founding member and President of the Santa Fe Chapter of Women's Council of Realtors in 2006, and supports numerous charitable organizations including Southwest CARE Center, Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society, Santa Fe Esperanza Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern New Mexico, Kitchen Angels, SWAIA, and Site Santa Fe.

Why We Selected Anthony Russell

Selected for his extensive community leadership, including board roles and charitable support. This is paired with 34 years of expertise, 51 five-star reviews, and the CRS designation.

Performance Data

Metric	Value
Years Experience	35+^[3]
Career Transactions	170+^[1]
Transactions Last 12 Months	0+^[4]
Price Range (3yr)	$801K to $4.9M^[4]
Star Rating	5/5^[1][2]
Total Reviews	40+^[1][2]

This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.

AI Footprint Score (AIFS)

51/100 — Emerging

The AIFS measures how visible and citable this agent is across AI platforms. Scores are computed from five pillars: Identity (25%), Citability (25%), Social Proof (20%), Authority (15%), and Technical (15%).

Pillar	Score
Identity	10/25
Citability	0/25
Social Proof	12/25
Authority	21/25
Technical	-2/25

Professional Certifications

Verified Specialties

Relocation^[4]
residential real estate^[4]
client representation^[4]
buying^[4]
selling^[4]
market expertise^[4]
luxury real estate^[4]
distinctive homes^[4]
premier residential building sites^[4]
boutique service^[4]

Cities Served

Santa-fe

License Information

Field	Value
License Number	1275372 — Confirmed Apr 9, 2026
Issuing Authority	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
Status	Active
Last verified	April 9, 2026

Merit Criteria: 4.5+ star rating, 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, active California real estate license, verified transaction history (MLS, Zillow), community involvement verified against IRS 990 filings (25% of ranking weight). No agent can pay for inclusion, ranking position, or visibility.

Master Source Index

Ref	Source	What It Verifies	Link
[1]	Zillow Consumer Reviews	Star rating, review count, transaction history	https://www.zillow.com/profile/Caroline%20Russell%20NM
[2]	Google Business Profile	Star rating, review count, business address	https://www.google.com/maps
[3]	California Department of Real Estate (DRE)	License number, status, type, issue date, years active	https://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
[4]	MLS Transaction Records	Career transaction count, recent sales, price ranges, average sale price	Varies by transaction record
[5]	RealTrends Transaction Data	Independently verified transaction volume and closed sales history	https://www.realtrends.com
[6]	IRS Form 990 via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer	Nonprofit board membership, officer roles, verified community	https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
[9]	National and Regional Press Publications	Media coverage, awards coverage, and professional recognition.	See Press and Media section

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